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EU Warns Big Tech: Do More to Stop Cyberbullying

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 11, 2026

BRUSSELS — The European Union is sending a clear message to Big Tech: Do more.Do better.Protect our children. On Tuesday, the European Commission unveiled a sweeping set of measures aimed at tackling cyberbullying — a growing crisis that now affects one in six children across Europe. Behind that statistic are real lives.Real pain.Real families watching […]

Fire Breaks Out at Hong Kong International Airport

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 10, 2026

A moment of tension briefly disrupted operations at one of the world’s busiest airports. On Tuesday afternoon, a fire broke out at Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 1, prompting authorities to temporarily close three boarding bridges as a safety precaution. The incident happened at around 3 p.m. local time. Airport officials quickly responded, and the […]

UK Expands Visa Path for Hong Kongers After Lai Ruling

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 9, 2026

LONDON, United Kingdom — In a move rooted in principle and urgency, Britain has announced the expansion of its visa route for people from Hong Kong, following the sentencing of democracy advocate Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison. The decision comes as concern grows over the continued erosion of rights and freedoms in the […]

Trump Calls on Republicans to Nationalize Voting

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 3, 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is once again stirring controversy. In a podcast interview released Monday, Trump said Republicans should “nationalize” and “take over” voting in at least 15 places across the United States — though he did not name which ones. The remarks revive his long-running and false claims that U.S. elections are plagued […]

Thousands Rally in Minnesota Against ICE

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 31, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS — The streets were cold.But the anger—and the resolve—were unmistakable. On Friday, thousands of protesters flooded downtown Minneapolis, while students across the United States walked out of classrooms in a powerful show of defiance. Their demand was clear: federal immigration agents must leave Minnesota. The protests followed the fatal shootings of Alex Pretti and […]

Japan–US Alliance at Risk if Taiwan Crisis Ignored

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 27, 2026

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has issued a stark warning. If Japan were to turn away from a crisis in Taiwan, she said, the country’s strategic alliance with the United States could collapse. Speaking late Monday on a nationally broadcast television program, Takaichi addressed growing criticism over her earlier remarks, which had sparked tension with […]

$6M Raised by Czechs to Help Ukraine Survive Winter

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 27, 2026

PRAGUE — In just five days, ordinary people in the Czech Republic did something extraordinary. They raised more than $6 million to help Ukrainians survive the freezing cold — funding generators, heaters, and batteries for a country pushed into darkness by war. As Russian attacks continue to hit Ukraine’s power plants, hundreds of thousands are […]

WHO Expresses Regret Over US Withdrawal

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 25, 2026

The World Health Organization has expressed regret over the United States’ decision to officially withdraw from the UN health agency—calling it a move that could have far-reaching consequences for global health. In a statement, the WHO said it hopes Washington will one day return to active participation. The US formally exited the organization on Thursday, […]

Australian Boy Killed in Rare Shark Attack in Sydney

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 24, 2026

A day meant for laughter and adventure ended in tragedy. A 12-year-old Australian boy, Nico Antic, has died after being bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour, his grieving family confirmed on Saturday. The incident comes amid growing concern following a series of shark attacks along Australia’s east coast. Nico was with friends on Sunday […]

Trump Says No Force, No Tariffs in Greenland Talks

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 24, 2026

DAVOS, Switzerland — In a sharp and unexpected turn, U.S. President Donald Trump stepped back from weeks of fiery threats on Wednesday, ruling out both force and tariffs in the dispute over Greenland — and signaling that a deal is now close. Speaking during a whirlwind visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Trump […]

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